In the 1970s, archaeological excavations under the Cathedral of Trento revealed remains of the ancient Early Christian Basilica of S. Vigilio. Today the basilica is part of the Museo Diocesano Tridentino
Image gallery: Early Christian Saint Vigilio Basilica
The Early Christian Basilica of S. Vigilio outside the ancient Roman walls of Trento, was probably built at the end of the 4th century AD. The monument measures a length of 50 metres and a width of 14 metres and was initially a cemetery basilica. In fact, it was built following the burial of the Saints Sisinio, Martirio and Alessandro who had been killed by the Pagans in the Val di Non in 397. S. Vigilio, the bishop and the patron of Trient were buried in the same Basilica only a few years later.
As the bishops moved their residence to the vicinity of the basilica between the 9th and 10th century, the monument became a cathedral and underwent different structural changes over the centuries. The works were finished under bishop Alemanno. In the 13th century, the church was replaced by today's cathedral.
The Early Christian Basilica of S. Vigilio gives you the unique opportunity of discovering interesting facts on the previous centuries. Today the basilica is part of the Museo Diocesano Trentino
Contact info
- Piazza A. d'Arogno, 9 - 38122 - Trento
- Guided tours or visits upon reservation.
- +39 0461 234419
- info@mdtn.it
Opening times
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Admission
Early Christian Basilica of St. Vigil:
€ 3.00: full ticket
€ 2.00: reduced ticket (young people 15- 26 years, over 65, AreAArte Card, FAI Fondo per l'ambiente italiano, groups over 20 visitors)
Tridentine Diocesan Museum + Early Christian Basilica of St. Vigil:
€ 7.00: full ticket
€ 5.00: reduced ticket (young people 15- 26 years, over 65, AreAArte Card, FAI Fondo per l'ambiente italiano, groups over 20 visitors)
Torre Civica + Tridentine Diocesan Museum + Early Christian Basilica of St. Vigil:
€ 12.00: full ticket
€ 10.00: reduced ticket (young people 15- 26 years, over 65, AreAArte Card, FAI Fondo per l'ambiente italiano, groups over 20 visitors)
Free entrance: for children up to 14 years, persons with disabilities and carers, Trentino Guest Card
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